Mostly peaceful demonstrations were contrasted by clashes and looting, and several police officers have been shot. Source
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President Trump threatens to deploy military if local officials don’t take action against violence
President Trump called himself “the president of law and order” and threatened to deploy the military if local officials don’t take further action against violence during protests. But as he spoke, military police and other law enforcement officials used tear gas and pepper spray to clear out peaceful protesters just a few blocks away. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Two separate George Floyd autopsies reveal homicide
An updated report by the Hennepin County medical examiner has ruled George Floyd’s death a homicide. The designation follows the release of an independent autopsy requested by Floyd’s family that shows he died from a lack of oxygen due to sustained pressure on his back and neck. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Analyzing President Trump’s calls for military mobilization to confront nationwide protests
President Trump says he will mobilize the military to confront nationwide protests if governors and mayors do not take “necessary action.” CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports on if such action is legal and the political impact of military mobilization. Source
Protesters gather again in major U.S. cities: “We have to keep fighting for our rights”
Tensions are high after another night of protests. While most were peaceful, looters also ransacked several New York businesses, defying a curfew. David Begnaud reports. Source
Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral
The former boxing champion personally has been in touch with the family, according to the CEO of Mayweather Promotions. Source
George Floyd U.S. protests live updates from June 1, 2020
Police and federal law enforcement launched tear gas and rubber bullets Monday at protesters near the White House. Source
As more protests turn violent, Trump threatens to send in military
Mostly peaceful demonstrations were contrasted by clashes and looting, and several police officers have been shot. Source
NYC looting persists despite curfew, with Macy’s among stores hit
Two arrests made at iconic store as rowdiness accompanies peaceful protests Source
Cop shot in head in one of two police-involved shootings in Vegas
The officer was hit at Circus Circus on the Strip. A suspect who police say fired on the federal courthouse in Vegas was hit by returned fire. Source